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Goldman Sachs: What we expect from tomorrow's US May payrolls
Goldman Sachs: What we expect from tomorrow's US May payrolls
Non-farm payrolls will be released Friday, June 6
GBP/USD advances to multi-year highs above 1.3600 on renewed USD weakness
GBP/USD advances to multi-year highs above 1.3600 on renewed USD weakness
GBP/USD gained traction in the American session on Thursday and climbed to its highest level since February 2022 above 1.3600. At the time of press, the pair was up 0.4% on the day at 1.3605.
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Commodity currencies climb as Xi and Trump hold a phone call
Commodity currencies climb as Xi and Trump hold a phone call
Still waiting for details and readout. Big moment in markets
Lagarde speech: Getting to the end of the monetary policy cycle
Lagarde speech: Getting to the end of the monetary policy cycle
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), explains the ECB's decision to lower key rates by 25 basis points at the June policy meeting and responds to questions from the press.
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Lagarde speech: We are in a good place after 25 bps rate cut today
Lagarde speech: We are in a good place after 25 bps rate cut today
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), explains the ECB's decision to lower key rates by 25 basis points at the June policy meeting and responds to questions from the press.
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Lagarde speech: Survey data point to some weaker prospects in near term
Lagarde speech: Survey data point to some weaker prospects in near term
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), explains the ECB's decision to lower key rates by 25 basis points at the June policy meeting and responds to questions from the press.
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Marex Shifts Focus From FX and CFDs to Commodities With Brazil Agrinvest Acquisition
Marex Shifts Focus From FX and CFDs to Commodities With Brazil Agrinvest Acquisition
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Marex Shifts Focus From FX and CFDs to Commodities With Brazil Agrinvest Acquisition
Marex Group has agreed to acquire Agrinvest Commodities, a Brazilian firm active in the physical corn and soybean markets. According to the company, the move aims to boost Marex’s physical commodit...
US President Trump and Chinese President Xi hold phone call – Xinhua
US President Trump and Chinese President Xi hold phone call – Xinhua
According to Xinhua news agency, United States (US) President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone call on Trump's request to engage in discussions and reflect ongoing diplomatic communication amidst tensions.
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US weekly Initial Jobless Claims rise to 247K vs. 235K expected
US weekly Initial Jobless Claims rise to 247K vs. 235K expected
There were 247,000 initial jobless claims in the week ending May 31, according to data published Thursday by the United States (US) Department of Labor (DOL). This figure followed the previous week's print of 239,000 (revised from 240,000) and came in worse than the market expectation of 235,000.
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US initial jobless claims 247K vs 235K expected
US initial jobless claims 247K vs 235K expected
Weekly US initial jobless claims and continuing claims data for the week ending May 31, 2025
US April trade balance -61.6B vs -70.0B expected
US April trade balance -61.6B vs -70.0B expected
April 2025 US international trade balance data
USD/INR holds near 85.85 as markets brace for RBI's interest rate decision and US NFP
USD/INR holds near 85.85 as markets brace for RBI's interest rate decision and US NFP
The Indian Rupee (INR) is trading flat against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday during the American session, as USD/INR trims its earlier losses despite weaker US labor market data.
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Gold prices retreat after Trump and Xi engage in trade talks
Gold prices retreat after Trump and Xi engage in trade talks
Gold prices are holding firm on Thursday, supported by easing geopolitical tensions, dovish central bank signals and ongoing weakness in US labour market data, factors that continue to drive demand for safe-haven assets.
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ICYMI: NY Fed survey found most firms passed through tariffs to their customers
ICYMI: NY Fed survey found most firms passed through tariffs to their customers
Some findings from the NY Fed survey on tariffs passthrough
market overview
ForexLive European FX news wrap: Currencies little changed while silver jumps, ECB up next
ForexLive European FX news wrap: Currencies little changed while silver jumps, ECB up next
Forex news from the European morning session on Jun 5, 2025
Session wrap
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USD/CAD dips to test YTD lows at 1.3650 amid generalised Dollar weakness
USD/CAD dips to test YTD lows at 1.3650 amid generalised Dollar weakness
The US Dollar’s recovery has been short-lived.
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JPY is soft and fading from range high – Scotiabank
JPY is soft and fading from range high – Scotiabank
Japanese Yen (JPY) is soft, down 0.3% against the US Dollar (USD) and underperforming all of the G10 currencies as it fades a portion of Wednesday’s push toward the upper end of its local range, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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GBP is extending recent gains – Scotiabank
GBP is extending recent gains – Scotiabank
Pound Sterling (GBP) is up a modest 0.2% against the US Dollar (USD), outperforming most of the G10 currencies as it pushes toward last week’s multi-year high, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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NZD/USD Price Forecast: Sets to rally towards 0.6100
NZD/USD Price Forecast: Sets to rally towards 0.6100
The NZD/USD pair posts a fresh seven-month high near 0.6055 on Thursday. The Kiwi pair strengthens as the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) outperforms across the board despite growing uncertainty over trade relations between the United States (US) and China.
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US Challenger May layoffs 93.82k vs 105.44k prior
US Challenger May layoffs 93.82k vs 105.44k prior
Latest data released by Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. - 5 June 2025
CAD holds near yesterday’s high on soft USD, unfazed by BoC – Scotiabank
CAD holds near yesterday’s high on soft USD, unfazed by BoC – Scotiabank
The Canadian Dollar (CAD) is steady, holding near yesterday’s high against the US Dollar (USD). The BoC’s 'dovish hold' outcome yesterday was largely as expected, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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EUR quietly consolidating on mixed data ahead of ECB – Scotiabank
EUR quietly consolidating on mixed data ahead of ECB – Scotiabank
EUR is quietly consolidating in a tight range just above 1.14, entering Thursday’s NA session unchanged from Wednesday’s close, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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USD little changed as markets await NFP data – Scotiabank
USD little changed as markets await NFP data – Scotiabank
Markets are trading in relatively subdued fashion, leaving the USD soft overall but little changed on the session and holding near the past week’s low, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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B2PRIME Appoints Ex-oneZero Head of Sales as Institutional Business Development Manager
B2PRIME Appoints Ex-oneZero Head of Sales as Institutional Business Development Manager
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B2PRIME Appoints Ex-oneZero Head of Sales as Institutional Business Development Manager
Stuart Brock brings his innovative mind to B2PRIME, driving the company’s growth and global expansion.
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BOC leaves the policy rate at 2.75% for the second time – BBH
BOC leaves the policy rate at 2.75% for the second time – BBH
USD/CAD is breaking lower. The downward shift in US rate expectations outweighed the Bank of Canada (BOC) slightly dovish hold, BBH FX analysts report.
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Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD refreshes four-week high as Sino-US trade worries fuel safe-haven demand
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD refreshes four-week high as Sino-US trade worries fuel safe-haven demand
Gold price (XAU/USD) posts a fresh four-week high, advances to near $3,400 during European trading hours on Thursday.
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China vice president Han Zheng says US-China relations are at 'critical juncture'
China vice president Han Zheng says US-China relations are at 'critical juncture'
Remarks by China vice president, Han Zheng, as he meets with the US delegation for high-level dialogue
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USD/CNH: Any further decline is unlikely to break below 7.1600 – UOB Group
USD/CNH: Any further decline is unlikely to break below 7.1600 – UOB Group
US Dollar (USD) could continue to weaken against Chinese Yuan (CNH); any further decline is unlikely to break below 7.1600.
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China’s services PMI edges up in May – BBH
China’s services PMI edges up in May – BBH
China private sector services activity picked-up in May, BBH FX analysts report.
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USD/JPY: Likely to trade between 142.10 and 145.50 – UOB Group
USD/JPY: Likely to trade between 142.10 and 145.50 – UOB Group
There is scope for US Dollar (USD) to continue to weaken against Japanese Yen (JPY); the major support at 142.10 is unlikely to come under threat.
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One last consecutive rate cut for the road by the ECB?
One last consecutive rate cut for the road by the ECB?
That looks to be the case for the monetary policy decision today
Limited inflation pressures allow BOJ to stay cautious – BBH
Limited inflation pressures allow BOJ to stay cautious – BBH
JPY is underperforming all major currencies, BBH FX analysts report.
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EUR/JPY recovery loses steam at 163.60 with all eyes on the ECB
EUR/JPY recovery loses steam at 163.60 with all eyes on the ECB
The Euro keeps trading on a moderate positive bias on Thursday, fuelled by a positive surprise on Eurozone services PMI data, but remains trading within previous days’ ranges, with investors awaiting the ECB’s monetary policy decision.The bank is widely expected to cut interest rates for the eighth
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NZD/USD: Any advance is unlikely to threaten this week’s high, near 0.6055 – UOB Group
NZD/USD: Any advance is unlikely to threaten this week’s high, near 0.6055 – UOB Group
New Zealand Dollar (NZD) could edge higher against US Dollar (USD), but any advance is unlikely to threaten this week’s high, near 0.6055.
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BOE seen pausing June 19 – BBH
BOE seen pausing June 19 – BBH
GBP/USD is firm just under key resistance at 1.3600. UK inflation expectations were anchored in May, BBH FX analysts report.
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AUD/USD is close to testing 0.6540 – UOB Group
AUD/USD is close to testing 0.6540 – UOB Group
Australian Dollar (AUD) could first test 0.6515 against the US Dollar (USD) before the risk of a pullback increases. In the longer run, price action suggests AUD could continue to rise and test the significant resistance level at 0.6540, UOB Group's FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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